Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen, preparing our organization for the seismic shifts coming in the next decade.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll translate complex signals into actionable strategies across AI, biotech, and quantum domains. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA, ensuring we don't just adapt to 2026 but actively shape it.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact our $2B+ annual innovation pipeline. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks integrating AI-driven trend forecasting with human-centric innovation
- Architect multi-year roadmaps for future-proofing product ecosystems and business models
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership with quantified impact assessments
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Pioneer new methodologies for exponential technology adoption and ethical implementation
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing future-ready business frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Scenario Planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations